Rules and Policies

All Aloha Tournament events are smoke free, pet free and alcohol free events. No grills, noisemakers or air horns are allowed. Thank you for respecting our fans and players!

Girls

All rules will be in accordance with NFHS Standards with the following exceptions:

Playing time will consist of 2 twenty-minute running time halves with a five-minute halftime. Games will begin promptly.

A central horn will signify the beginning and end of each half for all games. A horn schedule will be posted at the registration tent.

Each team will receive one 30 second timeout per half. Timeouts will not carry over to the next half. If a team does not return to the field in a prompt manner after the timeout they will either lose possession of the ball or be assessed a delay of game penalty. Timeouts can't be used in the last two minutes of the half.

No scores will be recorded.

No overtime.

No more than three players from each team is permitted between the restraining lines on the draw.

Girls 2023, 2024, & 2025 divisions will play under US Lacrosse Youth A rules (modified checking - below the shoulder).

Any coach, player or fan ejected from a game will not be allowed to participate in the following scheduled game for their team.

No noise makers will be allowed at any field (horns, whistles, sirens, cowbells, etc.). Offenders will be asked to leave the field.

No protests can be filed. Disputes are to be settled on the field.

Boys

All rules will be in accordance with NCAA standards with the following exceptions:

Playing time will consist of 2 twenty-minute running halves with a five-minute halftime. Games will begin promptly.

Officials will keep time and score on the field.

Each team will receive one 30 second timeout per half. The clock will stop for timeouts. Timeouts will not carry over to the second half.

The clock will stop for injuries in the last two minutes of the game.

No overtime in regulation games.

All ties in playoff games will be decided by a sudden victory overtime period.

All playoff and championship games will consist of two 15-minute running time periods. Teams will have a one-minute halftime as they change ends of the field. Each team will have one 30 second timeout during which the clock will stop.

Substitution on the fly only, except in the case of a time serving penalty when teams will have the opportunity to get an EMO or EMD on the field.

There will be no stick checks unless requested by an opposing coach. If the stick is found to be legal, the challenging team will be charged a timeout. If not timeouts remain, a delay of game technical foul will be assessed. If the stick is illegal the appropriate penalty will be assessed. All sticks must meet NCAA or NFHS standards.

U11 stick lengths must be between 36" and 72".

U9 stick lengths must be between 36" and 52".

All penalties are running time and begin when the official blows the whistle to restart play.

U9 and U11 will not play with advancement rules.

U13 & U15 will play with advancement rules throughout the game.

No coach, player or fan ejected from a game will be able to participate in the subsequent game for their team.

No protests may be filed. Disputes are to be settled on the field.

Boys Roster Rules

No player may be rostered, or compete, on more than one team during the tournament.

U15 players must be born after August 31, 2001.

U13 players must be born after August 31, 2003.

U11 players must be born after August 31, 2005.

U9 player must be morn after August 31, 2007

No High School players are eligible.

The division placement of each team will be based on the graduation year of the player on the team in the highest grade. There will be no exceptions granted.

Any team in violation of the roster rules will forfeit all games in which the ineligible player participated and will forfeit any opportunity to advance to the playoffs.

Girls Roster Rules

High School Graduatess are ineligible.

The division placement of each team will be based on the graduation year of the player on the team in the highest grade. There will be no exceptions granted.

Any team in violation of the roster rules will forfeit all games in which the ineligible player participated in.

Boys Scoring

Points will be awarded after each game in the following manner

Win = 5 points

Tie = 2 points

Loss = 0 points

Ties for advancement to playoffs in each division will be broken in the following manner and sequence:

Head to head play

Most wins

Fewest goals allowed

Total point differential in first three games (not to exceed +3 or -3 in any game)

Coin toss (team with name lowest in alphabet will call coin toss)

Weather Policy

In the event of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

Reduce the game times in order to catch up with the schedule.

Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.

Reschedule games, if possible.

Convert tournament to a "Festival" format without playoffs or championships to provide tha majority of the teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the Aloha Tournaments website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather clears and fields are playable.

If thunder or lightning is observered at any location, play will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be required to leave the field. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning is observed. If a game is in progress:

The period will end immediately.

If a game is in the second half, the game will be considered final and the score at that point will be recorded.

If a game is in the first half, when play resumes it will be the start of the second half.

Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. If the start of the second half of the suspended game delays the onset of the subsequent game the following actions will occur:

The suspended game will play a 20 minute running time second half.

Subsequent games will begin immediately after the preceding games (teams will warm up on the sideline prior to the game). These games will consist of one 35 minute running time period until games are back on schedule. Teams will have one 30 second timeout per game not to be used in the last two minutes of the game (the clock will not stop during these timeouts).

Once games are back on schedule, they will revert back to two 20 minutes running time periods.

We will make every attempt to play every minute of every game, but we will not jeopardize the saftey of any player.

All games canceled due to weather will be considered a 4 - 2 win for both teams.

Weather Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued for games cancelled for reasons other than weather. (forfeits, no shows, etc)

No refunds will be issued for games shortened due to weather.

If one game is canceled due to weather, there will be no refund.

Middle School ( 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, & 2021) - If a second game is canceled due to weather, the team will receive a $388 refund, and an additional $388 refund for each game canceled thereafter.

High School - If a second game is canceled due to weather, the team will receive a $388 refund, and an additional $388 refund for each game canceled thereafter.

No refunds will be issued for playoff or championship games canceled due to weather.

Since teams register, and are paid for under a lot of different names, teams will be required to complete a Weather Refund Request Form that will be available on the tournament website. This will indicate the team requesting the refund, to whom the check should be made payable and where the check should be mailed. No refunds will be issued if a Weather Request Form is not submitted within 30 days of the tournament.

Hotel Information

Hotel Information

Aloha Tournaments has contracted rooms at the following hotels to help make your travel easier. We have done extensive research of area hotels and contracted with a variety of properties that would meet your needs. Rooms are being held, for you, under the name Brine Indian Summer. (Please use the group code when indicated) For individual reservations please contact the hotel directly. If your team/club needs to make reservation for 10 or more rooms please contact Aloha Housing for assistance at 866-788-4278 or alohahousing1@gmail.com

All room reservations must be made by September 21, 2016

Holiday Inn Timonium

9615 Deerco Rd Timonium MD 21093

$119/night plus tax (cancellations must be received by October 18, 2016)

Please note: Some third party travel companies my attempt to solicit housing for your team and imply having affiliation with Aloha Tournaments but they do not. Aloha housing will not be able to assist you if you choose to use another company or a discounted travel web site.

Event Experience

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